HP Client Manager 6.1
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HP Client Manager 6.1 Introduction...2 New Features in HPCM 6.1 ...4 Understanding how HPCM works ...6 Extensive reporting capability ...7 HPCM in operation ...7 Client inventory...7 Health monitoring ...8 Diagnostics ...9 Updating system software ...10 BIOS settings ...11 HPCM installation and evaluation ...13 Integration with other Enterprise Management Solutions 14 Altiris Connector for HP Systems Insight Manager 14 Altiris Connector for HP OpenView 14 HP Client Management Solutions ...15 Summary ...15 For more information...16
HP Client Manager 6.1 Introduction...2 New Features in HPCM 6.1 ...4 Understanding how HPCM works ...6 Extensive reporting capability ...7 HPCM in operation ...7 Client inventory...7 Health monitoring ...8 Diagnostics ...9 Updating system software ...10 BIOS settings ...11 HPCM installation and evaluation ...13 Integration with other Enterprise Management Solutions 14 Altiris Connector for HP Systems Insight Manager 14 Altiris Connector for HP OpenView 14 HP Client Management Solutions ...15 Summary ...15 For more information...16
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM. HPCM is called the HPCM Server. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or ... from a central location. To help solve these problems, Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) and Altiris, Inc., have developed HP Client Manager Software 6.1 (HPCM 6.1). All operations are performed on each client...hardware and software on client computers can be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to keep track ...
...2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM. HPCM is called the HPCM Server. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or ... from a central location. To help solve these problems, Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) and Altiris, Inc., have developed HP Client Manager Software 6.1 (HPCM 6.1). All operations are performed on each client...hardware and software on client computers can be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to keep track ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...: Client diagnostics are performed on multiple client computers without having to change the BIOS settings, such as the Storage Options or the Boot Order, as shown in Figure 2. Use the HP Client Manager console to remotely initialize the security chip on those client computers that... enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to ensure that our customers have specified, such as sending you specify. For example, you can use HPCM to visit each particular driver. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you ...
...: Client diagnostics are performed on multiple client computers without having to change the BIOS settings, such as the Storage Options or the Boot Order, as shown in Figure 2. Use the HP Client Manager console to remotely initialize the security chip on those client computers that... enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to ensure that our customers have specified, such as sending you specify. For example, you can use HPCM to visit each particular driver. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... understand the capabilities of customizable reporting tools so you need to include non-HP computers. Furthermore, HPCM provides a rich set most BIOS settings that the key benefit of your HP client computers. Run a system health scan that can display exactly the information... order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Connect to an HP Support Representative through an Active Chat session ...
... understand the capabilities of customizable reporting tools so you need to include non-HP computers. Furthermore, HPCM provides a rich set most BIOS settings that the key benefit of your HP client computers. Run a system health scan that can display exactly the information... order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Connect to an HP Support Representative through an Active Chat session ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... stored in concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset Management Suite. This database is also used...
... stored in concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset Management Suite. This database is also used...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on client computers. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. System software installation sample screen ... you to the SoftPaq Filestore. Figure 7. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on each of your client machines. 10
Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on client computers. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. System software installation sample screen ... you to the SoftPaq Filestore. Figure 7. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on each of your client machines. 10
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... through each client computer. When you run this wizard, you change on client computers without having to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you 'll be changed vary by -step or allows you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each...
... through each client computer. When you run this wizard, you change on client computers without having to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you 'll be changed vary by -step or allows you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each...
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...your efficiency and productivity in order to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. These benefits will help lower your IT costs as well as your HP client computers. HPCM provides client hardware management and is tightly integrated with the Altiris ...of solutions for managing the hardware and software aspects of IT personnel who manage complex HP client computing environments. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to the manageability toolkit of HP client computers. You won't need to provide complete client IT lifecycle management. From the...
...your efficiency and productivity in order to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. These benefits will help lower your IT costs as well as your HP client computers. HPCM provides client hardware management and is tightly integrated with the Altiris ...of solutions for managing the hardware and software aspects of IT personnel who manage complex HP client computing environments. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to the manageability toolkit of HP client computers. You won't need to provide complete client IT lifecycle management. From the...
hp desktop pcs, plug and play for Microsoft Windows 2000 (Microsoft document)
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...first provided in Microsoft Windows 95, the Windows 2000 Plug and Play implementation does not rely on an Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS or a Plug and Play BIOS. In Windows 2000, Plug and Play support is largely a result of the operating system. For example, a user can undock ...data to simplify personal computers for many device classes under complete control of the OnNow design initiative, which defines a new system board and BIOS interface that support Plug and Play and power management for end users. Beyond that time Plug and Play has evolved dramatically. UurÃ...
...first provided in Microsoft Windows 95, the Windows 2000 Plug and Play implementation does not rely on an Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS or a Plug and Play BIOS. In Windows 2000, Plug and Play support is largely a result of the operating system. For example, a user can undock ...data to simplify personal computers for many device classes under complete control of the OnNow design initiative, which defines a new system board and BIOS interface that support Plug and Play and power management for end users. Beyond that time Plug and Play has evolved dramatically. UurÃ...
hp desktop pcs, plug and play for Microsoft Windows 2000 (Microsoft document)
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...different hardware designs while using the same operating-system driver. This includes initial system installation, recognition of installed hardware. The basic system board implementation and BIOS support required for driver interaction with the Plug and Play system. In addition to support a particular device and loads those drivers. • An ... between the operating system and the personal computer's Plug and Play and power management features. The interface consists primarily of the personal computer's BIOS, hardware components, device drivers, and operating system software.
...different hardware designs while using the same operating-system driver. This includes initial system installation, recognition of installed hardware. The basic system board implementation and BIOS support required for driver interaction with the Plug and Play system. In addition to support a particular device and loads those drivers. • An ... between the operating system and the personal computer's Plug and Play and power management features. The interface consists primarily of the personal computer's BIOS, hardware components, device drivers, and operating system software.
hp toptools 5.5 device manager, user's guide
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...hubs and switches, and LaserJet printers as well as drivers or BIOS to HP personal computers and Netservers. • Security Management. Toptools can directly access the configuration of critical resources such as printers through HP Web JetAdmin, or distribute software such as products from other ...and generate alerts when thresholds are supported by toptools is on a TCP/IP or IPX/SPX network and running current HP management agents. Toptools for an HP Vectra, or configuring MAC address access to ports on all devices connected to the network (PCs, servers, printers, networking ...
...hubs and switches, and LaserJet printers as well as drivers or BIOS to HP personal computers and Netservers. • Security Management. Toptools can directly access the configuration of critical resources such as printers through HP Web JetAdmin, or distribute software such as products from other ...and generate alerts when thresholds are supported by toptools is on a TCP/IP or IPX/SPX network and running current HP management agents. Toptools for an HP Vectra, or configuring MAC address access to ports on all devices connected to the network (PCs, servers, printers, networking ...
hp toptools 5.5 device manager, user's guide
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...allow you to browse and change device configuration or troubleshoot problems. • Use tools that allow you to update device software such as BIOS and agents. • Use tools that allow you to monitor network and system utilization. • Control the configuration of the following...on the toptools CD and provides greater depth on each specific topic: • HP Toptools Deployment Guide • HP Toptools for Servers Administrator's Guide • HP Remote Control Card User Guide • HP Toptools for configuring and using individual applications and dialogs is also provided in the ...
...allow you to browse and change device configuration or troubleshoot problems. • Use tools that allow you to update device software such as BIOS and agents. • Use tools that allow you to monitor network and system utilization. • Control the configuration of the following...on the toptools CD and provides greater depth on each specific topic: • HP Toptools Deployment Guide • HP Toptools for Servers Administrator's Guide • HP Remote Control Card User Guide • HP Toptools for configuring and using individual applications and dialogs is also provided in the ...
hp toptools 5.5 device manager, user's guide
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... device type. To maintain the database, click the Settings button and select Drivers/Firmware. This will download it for keeping your HP computing product hardware up-to-date with these services. If you . Managing the Drivers/Firmware Version Database Toptools provides a complete ... immediately or schedule regular automatic updates. You can select from HP to distribute to managed HP systems, the toptools server application must be configured to know how to communicate with the latest drivers, BIOS, firmware and agent software packages. toptools User Guide Internet & Email ...
... device type. To maintain the database, click the Settings button and select Drivers/Firmware. This will download it for keeping your HP computing product hardware up-to-date with these services. If you . Managing the Drivers/Firmware Version Database Toptools provides a complete ... immediately or schedule regular automatic updates. You can select from HP to distribute to managed HP systems, the toptools server application must be configured to know how to communicate with the latest drivers, BIOS, firmware and agent software packages. toptools User Guide Internet & Email ...
hp toptools 5.5 device manager, user's guide
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... menu and select Manage Drivers/Firmware. toptools Updating Drivers/Firmware User Guide On occasion, you may need to update the software (BIOS, drivers, agents) of your HP personal computers to support changes in your browser console session. - Select the PC you wish to update. 2. (Optional) In...activity at the time you from flashing incorrect software versions. 4. The following example provides instructions on updating the BIOS of a PC. 1. If you have access to the HP web site on the desktops at the PC to display the Device Selector. Toptools handles the complete process.
... menu and select Manage Drivers/Firmware. toptools Updating Drivers/Firmware User Guide On occasion, you may need to update the software (BIOS, drivers, agents) of your HP personal computers to support changes in your browser console session. - Select the PC you wish to update. 2. (Optional) In...activity at the time you from flashing incorrect software versions. 4. The following example provides instructions on updating the BIOS of a PC. 1. If you have access to the HP web site on the desktops at the PC to display the Device Selector. Toptools handles the complete process.
hp toptools 5.5 device manager, user's guide
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... alerts to see details and fix recommendations. 72 The first step in identifying a potential PC problem. • Determine the configuration, the operating system level, the BIOS version, and driver versions displayed in the Status page above, this desktop seems to have reviewed information presented by the Property Pages, you may wish...
... alerts to see details and fix recommendations. 72 The first step in identifying a potential PC problem. • Determine the configuration, the operating system level, the BIOS version, and driver versions displayed in the Status page above, this desktop seems to have reviewed information presented by the Property Pages, you may wish...
hp toptools 5.5 device manager, user's guide
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...the name of all your Netservers and their BIOS version: 1. Then double-click on the toptools server • HP Toptools Auto Alert • Instant Toptools for Servers • HP Toptools Remote Control card HP Toptools Auto Alert, the HP Toptools Remote Control card and the Instant ... can obtain configuration information about these solutions, consult the HP Toptools for Servers Administrator's Guide and the HP Toptools Remote Control User Guide on the Status tab to toptools. 2. To obtain a quick inventory of a newer BIOS version. This will display the property pages for the ...
...the name of all your Netservers and their BIOS version: 1. Then double-click on the toptools server • HP Toptools Auto Alert • Instant Toptools for Servers • HP Toptools Remote Control card HP Toptools Auto Alert, the HP Toptools Remote Control card and the Instant ... can obtain configuration information about these solutions, consult the HP Toptools for Servers Administrator's Guide and the HP Toptools Remote Control User Guide on the Status tab to toptools. 2. To obtain a quick inventory of a newer BIOS version. This will display the property pages for the ...
hp toptools 5.5 device manager, user's guide
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toptools Glossary User Guide Agent ARP BIOS CMOS DHCP DMI DMTF DDNS DNS Domain Domain Controller HTML HTTP Internet Intranet A software program installed in a device either within the computer that must be ...
toptools Glossary User Guide Agent ARP BIOS CMOS DHCP DMI DMTF DDNS DNS Domain Domain Controller HTML HTTP Internet Intranet A software program installed in a device either within the computer that must be ...
hp toptools for desktops agent, managing your toptools system software database
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... the same for downloading and registering BIOS, diagnostics, driver and Agent packages can be addressed by creating a "mirror" of HP's FTP server on your own network that the automatic process for HP Desktop PCs, HP Omnibooks, HP Hubs & Switches, and HP Visualize Workstation systems. Setting Up Your... you do this command, Toptools Device Manager will use to the Internet is feasible, HP does not recommend you must first create the local FTP server. From Toptools all BIOS, diagnostics, driver and Agent packages for automatic installation, grouped with other packages. When ...
... the same for downloading and registering BIOS, diagnostics, driver and Agent packages can be addressed by creating a "mirror" of HP's FTP server on your own network that the automatic process for HP Desktop PCs, HP Omnibooks, HP Hubs & Switches, and HP Visualize Workstation systems. Setting Up Your... you do this command, Toptools Device Manager will use to the Internet is feasible, HP does not recommend you must first create the local FTP server. From Toptools all BIOS, diagnostics, driver and Agent packages for automatic installation, grouped with other packages. When ...
hp toptools for desktops agent, managing your toptools system software database
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...Settings > Internet and E-mail and check the settings specified there. 3 If you followed the instructions above . To see which models support the BIOS and Driver Update features, please refer to the Toptools for Toptools Device Manager. b Open the option Add/Remove Programs and select Add/Remove Windows...7 above and still cannot access your new local FTP server, try the following: 1 Using the Registry Editor, copy the value of the file ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/ccd /ToptoolsRMDB.txt will be asked to Start > Settings > Control Panel. g Right click on page 2, step 3. Check what is downloaded...
...Settings > Internet and E-mail and check the settings specified there. 3 If you followed the instructions above . To see which models support the BIOS and Driver Update features, please refer to the Toptools for Toptools Device Manager. b Open the option Add/Remove Programs and select Add/Remove Windows...7 above and still cannot access your new local FTP server, try the following: 1 Using the Registry Editor, copy the value of the file ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/ccd /ToptoolsRMDB.txt will be asked to Start > Settings > Control Panel. g Right click on page 2, step 3. Check what is downloaded...
hp toptools for desktops agent, managing your toptools system software database
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.../ccd/ToptoolsRMDB/ Other Product Lines Toptools Agent packages are available for HP Omnibooks and HP Visualize systems (although no BIOS or driver packages are currently available for Omnibooks or Visualize): HP Visualize The software index for HP Visualize Workstations is located at: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/visualize /TopToolsRMDB.txt and the packages are stored in...
.../ccd/ToptoolsRMDB/ Other Product Lines Toptools Agent packages are available for HP Omnibooks and HP Visualize systems (although no BIOS or driver packages are currently available for Omnibooks or Visualize): HP Visualize The software index for HP Visualize Workstations is located at: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/visualize /TopToolsRMDB.txt and the packages are stored in...